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river

[riv-er] / ˈrɪv ər /


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But the only time I felt claustrophobic was in the lazy river.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a dry start to the winter, the region has been battered with atmospheric river storms since Christmas, with accumulations of up to six feet on nearby summits.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's as if the robot is in a moving river," says Miskin, "but the robot is also causing the river to move."

From Science Daily

Its main goal is to deliver the first global survey of Earth's surface water, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.

From Science Daily

All four of Monday's targeted villages are located north of the river.

From Barron's